Pandemic pandemonium has some weaker minds professing boredom while others sit in amazement at what is going on out there. In education.
And there is much that amazes.
Look at what APS is replacing Carstarphen with. How do you consider this an upgrade? Simply put, Carstarphen learned a lot at Harvard, but it was all about how legacy public education is doomed, disruption is necessary and incumbency is at risk. But the incumbents are in power, by number and money, and will not go quietly. Hence the hire that will plug the drains and refill the cesspool to levels not seen since Beverly Hall.
The poster child for public school dysfunction can be found in Carrollton where the school has decided their newest role is social media's social justice police. Hence, they have expelled, whatever that means with shelter-in-place, students because these students made social media posts someone at the school didn't like. Their lawyers might want to re-read the state constitution. Children aren't really entitled to a public education but the other way around: the state is mandated to provide one. Sounds like they need to dust off their "teachable moment" bumper stickers.
Distance learning has been a schooling for some. A few attentive parents have noticed that the average school day doesn't include a whole lot of instruction and learning. Projecting the learning power of public schools into the home has some wondering if full-on, real homeschooling might not be a good option. Others, naively, are pondering a run for school board. Little do they know even should they win, they lose.
Then there is the DeKalb County School System. Whenever you need a good laugh they are always ready and willing. They've found their next Supe and hired a PR firm to make sure everyone thinks he walks on water when it isn't frozen. Given an easily Giggled track record of intense controversy, they've got their job cut out for them. Seems like he took professional development courses on obstruction of justice and "hide the rapists." He's not what this county needs but it is increasing apparent he is exactly what this county deserves.
And there is much that amazes.
Look at what APS is replacing Carstarphen with. How do you consider this an upgrade? Simply put, Carstarphen learned a lot at Harvard, but it was all about how legacy public education is doomed, disruption is necessary and incumbency is at risk. But the incumbents are in power, by number and money, and will not go quietly. Hence the hire that will plug the drains and refill the cesspool to levels not seen since Beverly Hall.
The poster child for public school dysfunction can be found in Carrollton where the school has decided their newest role is social media's social justice police. Hence, they have expelled, whatever that means with shelter-in-place, students because these students made social media posts someone at the school didn't like. Their lawyers might want to re-read the state constitution. Children aren't really entitled to a public education but the other way around: the state is mandated to provide one. Sounds like they need to dust off their "teachable moment" bumper stickers.
Distance learning has been a schooling for some. A few attentive parents have noticed that the average school day doesn't include a whole lot of instruction and learning. Projecting the learning power of public schools into the home has some wondering if full-on, real homeschooling might not be a good option. Others, naively, are pondering a run for school board. Little do they know even should they win, they lose.
Then there is the DeKalb County School System. Whenever you need a good laugh they are always ready and willing. They've found their next Supe and hired a PR firm to make sure everyone thinks he walks on water when it isn't frozen. Given an easily Giggled track record of intense controversy, they've got their job cut out for them. Seems like he took professional development courses on obstruction of justice and "hide the rapists." He's not what this county needs but it is increasing apparent he is exactly what this county deserves.
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